pyke13 wrote on 08/01/16 at 13:03:48:i took the air filter off n checked the slide moves up n down by hand no problems, will take it out n clean it to make sure its ok. is there a way to check its opening when the engines running
So, you have a cone filter, not the stock airbox arrangement?
You can run the bike for a short period with the filter off, just be sure to not allow anything to get injested through the carb except air!!
You will be able to see the slide move up (if it is working right) when you open the throttle.